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It's been about a month since the Lahaina wildfire broke out on Maui, and now the local community is facing another hardship: a severe economic downturn. The big picture: Most of Hawai'i's residents depend on tourism to pay the bills. With the drop in travel to Maui, locals and government officials are now urging people back. Plus, a new era for Airbnb. And, the latest from Ukraine and Blinken's surprise visit to Kyiv. Axios Today staff reading recommendations: Mobility: A Novel The Great Silence The Thursday Murder Club Romantic Comedy The Covenant of Water The Verifiers The Philosophy of Modern Song Guests: Axios' Sara Kehaulani Goo and Alex Fitzpatrick. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can send questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our weekly politics State of Play looks at what we can learn from Spain's recent elections. And the latest in the legal woes for Trump and concerns over aging leadership in the Senate. Plus, why the use of donor embryos is on the rise. And, more summer reading recommendations. Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson, Carly Mallenbaum and Sara Kehaulani Goo. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Felix Salmon, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Trump's courtroom calendar clashes with 2024 campaign McConnell's health scare stirs new scrutiny of GOP leader's future Embryo "adoption": IVF off-shoot gains popularity Geraldine Brooks' books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing her conversations with global leaders at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein sits down with Sara Kehaulani Goo, Editor in Chief of Axios. They discuss the organization's newsletter approach to expand into more local markets—and how Sarah is committed to Axios reporters understanding their community and building trust with readers across the political spectrum. With a background in reporting, Sara says she  moved her way across the country working at local newspapers, eventually landing at the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post before moving to Axios a few years ago. “I loved being a reporter,” she tells Sam. “I loved breaking news, and over time I realized that there was an opportunity for me to shape the news in a bigger way at a time when our digital forces were changing how people consume news.” News that is trusted, and locally responsive Sara says that the premise at Axios is that while people increasingly don't have time to read the news, they still want to be informed about the news. “So we came up with something called Smart Brevity,” she says. “It really distills the news to the most important essential elements of what you need to know, why it matters.” Axios uses a newsletter format to deliver brief summaries—written by experienced journalists—on major news topics. Readers can get what they need to know from the newsletter, and they can visit the website for deeper dives. Earning readers' trust is a key goal at Axios. “We know that people really need information, but we're operating at a time when people don't have a lot of trust,” Sara says. “They don't have trust in a lot of institutions, but in news it's become very polarized. So what we've tried to do is really be transparent with our audience and say [that] we are going to be clinical in our reporting and facts and delivery, and be not right or left. We don't have an opinion page. We want to attract an audience of all political stripes, of all backgrounds and interests, and give you the news that's essential for you to feel like you've got what you need.” In addition to the trust gap, Sara says there is a growing gap in local news coverage—and filling that void is one of her top goals for the year. “There is an opportunity to rebuild trust,” she tells Sam. “So it's not just politics, but what's going on in my community, how do I understand the issues that I'm going to be voting on?” To that end, Sara says Axios has expanded the newsletter approach and hired local journalists in 26 different cities to do targeted newsletters. “The goal there is to figure out both the business model and the journalism model to make sure that we become an essential trusted source of news,” she adds. Representation matters One key to earning readers' trust is making sure that Axios staff are reflective of those readers. Sara says she's committed to ensuring that women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and other historically underrepresented people have a spot at the table. “When I was first entering the news business, there weren't very many women at the top of the newspaper,” she recalls. “And why that matters is because that's who makes decision on what you cover.” “I think it is making sure that we have journalists and editors who can cover the story with real authenticity and experience in relatability,” she says. “And the topics that they're covering matters. So immigration for example, or wage gap issues. And if they don't know, they have to be comfortable asking and getting out of their comfort zone. I mean, that's the essence of every reporter. So to me, I think about: it's issues around race, it's issues around gender, LGBTQ, when you have issues come up around anti-trans hate or harassment going on, we have to have people on staff who can speak to that.” Keeping with this year's focus on the theme of ambition, Sara tells Sam that she feels like she's always been ambitious, and for her, that's gone hand-in-hand with a natural curiosity. “What's great about that is that it's really an unending curiosity,” she explains. “So how do you get the story? What's happening next? How do I get the interview? How can I tell the world first about what's happening, how I help them understand the story to then how do we run this newsroom in a different way? To me, those are all fun versions of the same curiosity. So I think I just love the challenge of it. It's not just a job. Journalism is essential to this country, to how we live to our lives, and I feel very responsible for that.”   Disclaimer: The speakers' opinions belong to them and may differ from opinions of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and its affiliates. Views presented on this podcast are those of the speakers; they are as of June 29th , 2023 and they may not materialize.   Full transcript here 

The United States reached its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Thursday and the country is at its credit limit. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrote a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to act promptly. Plus, 50 years post-Roe, a split in the anti-abortion movement. And, the toll of burnout on women leaders like New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern. Guests: Axios' Josh Kraushaar, Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath and Oriana Gonzalez Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Ben O'Brien and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: What to know about extraordinary measures as debt ceiling hits GOP establishment strikes back The post-Roe fight dividing anti-abortion activists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancer mortality rates have fallen by one-third since the early 1990s, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. When you zoom in, the picture becomes a little more complicated. Plus, Americans are spending more than they earn. And, the price of eggs is still sky high. Guests: Axios' Kelly Tyko, Emily Peck and The Atlantic's Derek Thompson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: The Surprising Reason for the Decline in Cancer Mortality Egg prices expected to drop after a year of increases Americans spend more than they make as high prices pinch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How It Happened: Elon Musk vs. Twitter Part V: Cracks in the Empire explores whether Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has made his cross-industry empire too big for one billionaire to run. Host Erica Pandey examines Musk's first months as CEO of Twitter and the simultaneous challenges facing his other companies. Reporting from around the Axios newsroom unpacks lawsuits, a federal investigation, and more facing Musk's other companies, including SpaceX, Tesla, and Neuralink. Credits: This series was reported by the Axios newsroom including Erica Pandey, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Sara Fischer, Dan Primack, Miriam Kramer, Joann Muller, Javier E. David, Jonathan Swan, Ina Fried, Ashley Gold and Hope King. Fact-checking by Jacob Knutson. Erica Pandey hosts. Amy Pedulla is reporter-producer. Naomi Shavin is senior producer. Scott Rosenberg and Alison Snyder are the series editors. Sara Kehaulani Goo is the Editor-in-Chief and executive producer. Mixing and sound design by Ben O'Brien. Music supervision by Alex Sugiura. Theme music and original score by Michael Hanf. Special thanks to Axios co-founders Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz. Thanks to Zach Basu, Lucia Orejarena, Priyanka Vora, and Brian Westley.

Global trust in business is higher than trust in government, according to the new Edelman Trust Barometer. As business leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum annual meeting, we ask: how are businesses gaining this trust? Plus, teachers debate the risks and merits of the AI tool ChatGPT. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Eleanor Hawkins and Jennifer Kingson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Margaret Talev, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Employers trusted more than government Davos isn't dead — yet Friend or foe? Teachers debate ChatGPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout the pandemic, China has consistently claimed very few deaths from the coronavirus. Over the weekend, China's National Health Commission announced a significant revision, raising the official number of COVID deaths since last December from 37 to 60,000. But big questions about data transparency remain. Plus, how politicians use MLK's words to prop up opposing arguments. And, more classified documents are found associated with President Biden. Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras and The Washington Post's Lily Kuo. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Margaret Talev, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: China sharply revises death toll linked to covid outbreak to 60,000 from 37 Weaponizing MLK's words in a divided nation WH counsel's office: Biden's Wilmington home does not have visitor logs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of news in Washington this week – California's 2024 senate race is heating up before Sen. Dianne Fienstein even announces if she will be stepping down. And New York Rep. George Santos is being called on to resign. Plus, why pediatricians are struggling to treat patients. And, what do MLK's words mean to you? Guests: Axios' Eugene Scott, Russell Contreras and American Academy of Pediatrics' Dr. Jason Terk. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Rep. Barbara Lee plans to run for Senate in 2024 Nassau County GOP officials call for Rep. George Santos' resignation What we know about Biden's classified documents investigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air travel across the U.S. was at a standstill for several hours on Wednesday morning because of an outage to a system the Federal Aviation Administration uses to send real-time safety alerts to pilots. It's just one of a host of issues the airline industry has faced recently. Plus, the influx of migrants arriving on South Florida's shores. And, the internet's short video creativity crisis. Guests: Axios' Joann Muller, Martin Vassolo and Sara Fischer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Why air travel has been a huge mess lately Influx of Cuban and Haitian migrants reach Florida Keys Internet's short video creativity crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seattle Public Schools are suing big tech for helping cause a youth mental health crisis. The school district is going after TikTok, Meta, Snap and other companies, and this is just one of many cases that seek to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children. Plus, more deaths in California as winter storms rage on. And, what we know about the classified documents found from Biden's VP days. Guests: Axios' Ashley Gold, Sophia Cai and Andrew Freedman. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Suit pushes addiction case against social media firms Classified docs from Biden's VP days found in private office Major atmospheric river lashes California with "life-threatening" flooding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many parents around the U.S. still can't find children's Tylenol and Motrin, after a shortage began weeks ago in the middle of the “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and Covid. Plus, the effort to restore order in Brazil. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Tina Reed. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Brazil police detain about 1,200 after Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress, other buildings Why we (still) can't find any children's Tylenol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the pandemic, enrollment in public schools went down by more than a million students, according to the National Center for Education statistics. And as we approach three years since the start of the pandemic, schools across the country are still struggling to keep students. Plus, major incentives for schools to make their bus fleets electric. And, Brazil's Jan. 6 moment. Guests: Axios' Erica Pandey and Joann Muller. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: America's public schools are losing students Electric school buses are practically free now Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress in Brazil's capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost a stunning 11 rounds of voting for the House speaker position this week, and there's no end to the standoff in sight. Of course all of this has been unfolding in the lead up to the 2nd anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection. Plus, California's stormy winter. And, Pope Benedict is laid to rest. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Andrew Freedman and Princeton University's Julian Zelizer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: House Democrats connect Jan. 6 to the GOP's speakership fight 2 dead after bomb cyclone hits California with flooding, high winds and heavy snow In photos: Pope Francis leads the funeral for Benedict XVI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will cut more than 18,000 jobs. This is the largest of the recent tech layoffs. Plus, after another day of voting, there's still no speaker of the U.S. House. And, Israel's new government draws U.S. criticism. Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Barak Ravid. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Amazon to shed over 18000 jobs House adjourns after tense vote as McCarthy plays for more time Israeli ultranationalist minister visits sensitive Jerusalem holy site, raising tensions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After three rounds of voting on Tuesday there is still no speaker of the House. Republicans are at a stalemate and Wednesday afternoon they will try again as Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy still fights for the top spot. Plus, China reels from a COVID surge. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Mike Allen and Han Chen. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: House adjourns after anti-McCarthy mutiny paralyzes House speaker vote Beijing threatens to take measures against nations imposing COVID travel curbs COVID patients overwhelm Chinese hospitals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Republican-led House will vote for a speaker today. But even after offering concessions, Rep. Kevin McCarthy still doesn't seem to have the support he needs from his fellow lawmakers to take the spot. Plus, the economic outlook for 2023. And, new state laws on wages and on marijuana. Guests: Axios' Neil Irwin and Alayna Treene. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: McCarthy still short on votes in bid to become speaker New state laws kick in for abortion, minimum wage, drugs in 2023 Axios Macro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Washington D.C. on Wednesday for his first international trip since Russia invaded Ukraine over 300 days ago. Zelensky met with Biden and spoke to joint session of Congress. Plus, a look back at the year in tech. And, the story of a life-changing journey to Antarctica. Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Ina Fried and Margaret Talev. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Zelensky to America: "Russian tyranny has lost control over us" Chatbot's doomsday scenario for truth New AI chatbot is scary good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad weather across much of the U.S. this week will mean a bumpy ride for many Americans traveling for the holidays. We talked to Axios local reporters about how they are preparing for treacherous travel conditions and the coldest temperatures in decades. Plus, the growth in anti-Semitic hate in the U.S. And, the public may soon see years of Trump's tax returns. Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras, Andrew Freedman, Justin Kaufmann, Linh Ta and Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Antisemitic hate crimes rise in major cities "Life-threatening" cold, bomb cyclone blizzard to sweep U.S. this week Arctic blast and intense winter holiday storm to slam U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The January 6 committee voted on Monday to refer former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution. The panel accused Trump of committing four federal crimes. Plus, the health stories to watch as we head into the new year. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Andrew Solender and Adriel Bettelheim. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Jan. 6 panel refers Trump on criminal charges New revelations from the Jan. 6 report FDA expert panel to discuss the future of COVID vaccines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Amazon employees forming their first union in Staten Island this April, to Congress intervening to stop a railroad workers' strike just a few weeks ago, it's been quite a year for labor. Axios' Emily Peck takes a look back at the year that was and what's to come. Plus, the surprising history of America's favorite flowering Christmas plant. And, Lionel Messi finally gets his World Cup. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Marina Franco. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Worker strikes surged in 2022 The poinsettia's forgotten history Messi wins first World Cup as Argentina downs France Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we wrap up 2022, we're asking Axios' Jonathan Swan for his big takeaways in politics and what he's watching as we head into the new year. Guests: Axios' Jonathan Swan. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Biden, appearing with Macron, zeroes in on holding Russia accountable Trump's low-energy reset Two new polls reveal Trump's growing DeSantis problem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe you've noticed the big jump in the price of vegetables lately – 38% in November compared to October, according to new government data. Arizona farmers provide most of our leafy greens from November to March - but this winter, production could get worse because of drought in the Colorado River. Plus, what that means for child hunger in the US. And, we're making you smarter about Sunday's World Cup final. Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy, University of Arizona's Paul Brierley and Share Our Strength's Lisa Davis. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Messi vs. Mbappé: France to battle Argentina in World Cup finale Colorado River at drought tipping point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court's decision to end the constitutional right to abortion has had a negative effect on maternal health in the US, Biden administration officials said on Tuesday. Plus, the real relationship between high blood pressure and stress. And, President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act into law. Guests: Axios' Oriana Gonzalez and Jennifer Kingson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: SCOTUS Dobbs decision "devastating" U.S. maternal health, administration says Biden signs marriage equality bill into law Everything you know about stress and high blood pressure is wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pandemic gains in American wealth are melting away. American household net worth declined for the third consecutive quarter this year as stocks were hit hard by rising interest rates. Plus, fires prompt a movement to ban e-bikes. And, Utah becomes the latest state to partially ban TikTok. Guests: Axios' Matt Phillips and Jennifer Kingson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: The pandemic gains in American wealth are melting away Buildings are banning e-bikes amid deadly battery fires Utah governor bans TikTok on state-owned devices, citing cybersecurity concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine doing a full-scale fertility evaluation, from the privacy of your own home - that even includes an at-home transvaginal ultrasound. That's the idea behind one company that's part of a new wave of startups hoping to modernize the fertility industry, making it more accessible and affordable to more people. Plus, Democratic party wins in rural America. And, understanding the "Greenland block": why a new atmospheric pattern above Greenland could mean more snow on the East Coast this winter. Guests: Axios' Erin Brodwin, Josh Kraushaar and Andrew Freedman. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Exclusive: Turtle Health seeds $5M to bring fertility testing home Democrats show signs of life in rural America Sinema's mutually assured destruction Powerful "Greenland Block" may yield extreme weather through December Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a good few weeks for the president, capped off by a Democratic win in the Georgia Senate race, and WNBA star Brittney Griner's release from a Russian prison. Plus, protests, crackdowns and change in China and Iran. Guests: Axios' Mike Allen and Stanford University's Larry Diamond. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: How the Biden admin says Brittney Griner's release happened Rep. Andy Biggs challenges McCarthy for speaker Iran executes man arrested in Tehran demonstrations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in an elections case that could have major consequences for 2024. At issue in the North Carolina case is how much control state legislatures have over things like voting laws and election maps. Plus, tech layoffs are hitting H1-B visa-holders hard. And, the AI generators sweeping social media. Guests: Axios' Hope King, Ina Fried and The National Constitution Center's Jeffery Rosen. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on a major NC elections case Tech layoffs push H-1B visa workers into limbo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump organization was found guilty by a Manhattan jury Tuesday on charges related to a criminal tax fraud scheme. Plus, Rafael Warnock's historic win in Georgia gives Democrats a 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate. And, the aftermath of an attack on power stations in North Carolina. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Zachery Eanes. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Trump Organization found guilty in tax fraud case Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate runoff Moore County remains in the dark after "targeted" attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Election Day in Georgia and voters are determining who will head to the U.S. Senate, Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock or his Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Early voting has been record-breaking, with nearly 2 million votes cast as of Monday. But those votes haven't all come easy. Plus, a same-sex versus religious rights case at the Supreme Court. And, a major moment for global oil markets. Guests: Axios' Emma Hurt, John Frank and Matt Phillips. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: How Democrats are making influencers out of everyone in Georgia Some 70 years later, the West has an answer for OPEC Supreme Court to hear arguments in same-sex discrimination case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stress of living through the pandemic aged adolescent brains by at least three or four years, according to a new study out of Stanford University. Plus, pressure mounts in Iran's protests. And, a supply and demand mismatch for remote jobs. Guests: Axios' Sabrina Moreno and The Washington Post's Miriam Berger. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: How the pandemic aged teen brains Demand for remote jobs outpaces supply Iranian official signals possible suspension of morality police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week in politics saw new leadership in Congress, legislation on same-sex marriage and Senate passage of a bill to prevent a national rail strike. Axios' Margaret Talev rounds up the big politics news with our weekly State of Play. Plus, the UN warns of a global food crisis. And, the post-pandemic decline of Six Flags. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Michael Mooney and Gro Intelligence's Sara Menker. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Senate passes legislation to avert nationwide rail strike Watch: The future of global food security The rapid decline of Six Flags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden is holding his first state dinner Thursday night at the White House, to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron. But more than a time to wine and dine, the visit will be an opportunity for the two presidents to discuss a number of critical issues. Plus, promising results for a new Alzheimer's drug. And, how Boomers are making inflation worse. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Neil Irwin, and Oriana González. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Biden to host France's Macron for first state visit of his admin How an aging population makes inflation worse New Alzheimer's drug faces uncertain regulatory path Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Title 42 -- the Trump-era public health policy that allows the U.S. to turn migrants away at the border -- is set to end shortly before Christmas. Now, Axios has learned that the Biden administration is considering some drastic measures to replace it. Plus, Democrats could change which states go first in the 2024 presidential primaries. And, a big U.S. win at the World Cup. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight and Josh Kraushaar. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Scoop: Biden administration eyes border overhaul as Title 42 ends Democrats prepare for primary calendar shakeup U.S. beats Iran and advances to World Cup round of 16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States will either win the World Cup game against Iran or go home on Tuesday afternoon. The stakes are high and so are tensions. Iran state media has called for the U.S. to be kicked out of the World Cup, after the U.S. changed the Iranian flag on its social media platforms to show support for protesters there. And the Iranian soccer team may be facing its own repercussions back home for its support of protests. Plus, the world's largest active volcano is erupting. And, President Biden looks to Congress to avert a rail strike. Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy and Hawaii Public Radio's Jason Ubay. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: U.S. soccer coach apologizes for altered Iranian flag post Biden calls on Congress to act fast to avoid rail strike World's largest active volcano starts to erupt in Hawaii Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protests are erupting across China, as public outrage grows over COVID lockdown restrictions. Chinese protesters are asking the government to lift its zero-COVID policy, and are calling for President Xi Jinping's resignation. Plus, what's next for student loan forgiveness. And, early voting begins in Georgia's runoff Senate race. Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian and The Washington Post's Danielle Douglas-Gabriel. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: China's COVID frustration boils over, protestors call for Xi to resign China's COVID storm Student loan-payment freeze extended as courts weigh debt relief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanksgiving is a time for us to stop and appreciate what's good. We know there's a lot of tough news in the world, which is why we think it's important to take some time to celebrate what we're grateful for. So as you're preparing your turkey, or traveling or just out for your regular morning walk, here's a special Axios Today episode and a little moment of gratitude for all of you this Thanksgiving. Guests: Axios Today team and listeners Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A U.S. rail strike could hit as soon as December, and just about every part of the economy would feel it. An influential railroad worker union this week rejected a deal that President Biden had brokered back in September, making a strike once again look possible. And this time, it comes just as the holidays are upon us. And, student loan borrowers get another extension. Plus, reframing tomorrow as Thankstaking. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Russell Contreras. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Railroad strike looms over holidays after major union rejects deal The rise of Thankstaking Student loan repayment pause extended through June 2023 by White House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last week, hashtags like #RIPTwitter and #TwitterDown were trending on the platform. The app continues to experience technical glitches under Elon Musk's new regime, and it looks like more users are fleeing the site because of security concerns. Plus, Americans plan their holidays as respiratory viruses surge. And, a World Cup team protest. Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer and Adriel Bettelheim Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One welcome result of the Fed raising interest rates is that people are seeing higher income on their risk-free savings accounts. For some, that's helping counteract some of the worst aspects of inflation. Plus: the deadly shooting in Colorado Springs. And: a groundbreaking climate compensation fund for developing nations. Guests: Axios' Matt Phillips and Andrew Freedman. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Savings accounts pay more than rock bottom rates for the first time in a decade COP27 summit yields historic deal on climate damage fund Suspect identified in Club Q shooting that killed 5, injured 18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi yesterday announced she will be stepping away from her two-decade leadership tenure. She will continue to serve as a representative of California's 12th district. We look back at her legacy and at what's ahead for Democrats. Plus, flooding causes a food crisis for millions of Africans. And, American credit card debt soars. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Ayurella Horn-Muller and Hope King Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Pelosi stepping down as House Democratic leader after 20 years The post-flood food crisis for millions of Africans [update] Credit card balances see biggest spike in more than 20 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hospitals are keeping patients longer than they need to, as healthcare worker shortages are making it hard to get some patients into long-term care facilities. Now, hospitals are looking to Congress for help paying for patients they can't discharge. Meanwhile – emergency rooms have been overflowing in some parts of the country, and a lack of beds has left some to die in ER waiting rooms. Plus, an update on action on Capitol Hill Wednesday, including a historic #MeToo Bill being passed and the Respect for Marriage Act passing a key test vote. And, the direction of the Ukraine war as it enters its 267th day. Guests: Axios' Arielle Dreher and Neil Hauer, an independent journalist. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Hospitals seek more aid to house patients they can't discharge Congress passes groundbreaking bill limiting use of secret agreements in sexual harassment cases Marriage equality bill clears key hurdle in Senate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A missile hit Poland on Tuesday near the border with Ukraine, killing two Polish citizens. Russia has denied responsibility but the incident has prompted international alarm and an emergency NATO meeting Wednesday morning in Brussels. Plus, former President Trump announces his 2024 run for office. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jonathan Swan. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Biden holds emergency talks with world leaders on Poland explosion Poland: "Russian-made missile" fell on Polish soil near Ukraine border, killing 2 Trump, twice-impeached and under criminal investigation, launches 2024 campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48,000 workers across the University of California school system are on strike. The university system has 10 campuses with nearly 300,000 students, and academic workers are asking for higher salaries, saying they don't earn enough to live in the state of California. Plus, is the crypto dream dead? And, the world population's new milestone. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon and The New York Times' Shawn Hubler. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: University of California Academic Employees Strike for Higher Pay The week the crypto dream died The human race at 8 billion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost a week after the election, a clearer picture of the 2022 midterm elections has emerged. We now now that Democrats not only have retained control of the Senate, but might pick up another seat. We're still waiting on the House, but we've got a lot more information on historic Democrat wins in state and local races, including with state legislatures and governors' races. But - it's not a blue wave - more one of swing voters. Plus, what recent layoffs mean for Big Tech. And, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" smashes a box office record. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Ina Fried. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Democrats will keep control of the Senate Elon Musk culls Twitter contractors after mass employee layoffs What to expect when your tech firm is downsizing Marvel Cinematic Universe diversity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden defied history with the midterm election results by avoiding a wave of Republican victories…and made his first public address about it Wednesday afternoon. Plus, election denial in Pennsylvania. And, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on its 40th anniversary. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Mike D'Onofrio and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's Robert W. Doubek. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Biden's post-midterms reboot Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governor race, defeats Mastriano 40th Anniversary of The Wall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How It Happened: Elon Musk vs. Twitter Part IV: Musk's Must-Do List features reporting from Axios media reporter Sara Fischer about the challenges at Twitter that Musk could inherit — and what he might do about them. Fischer takes listeners inside Twitter to understand how the platform has struggled with content moderation over the years. The episode unpacks Musk's vision for free speech and what it could mean for a platform that has become the global public square.  Credits: This series was reported by the Axios newsroom including Erica Pandey, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Sara Fischer, Dan Primack, Miriam Kramer, Joann Muller, Javier E. David, Jonathan Swan, Ina Fried, Ashley Gold and Hope King. Fact-checking by Jacob Knutson. Erica Pandey hosts. Amy Pedulla is reporter-producer. Naomi Shavin is senior producer. Scott Rosenberg and Alison Snyder are the series editors. Sara Kehaulani Goo is the Editor-in-Chief and executive producer. Mixing and sound design by Ben O'Brien. Music supervision by Alex Sugiura. Theme music and original score by Michael Hanf. Special thanks to Axios co-founders Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz. Thanks to Zach Basu, Lucia Orejarena, Priyanka Vora, and Brian Westley.

Just days before a trial to determine if Elon Musk would be forced to buy Twitter was scheduled to begin, Musk sent a letter offering once again to buy Twitter for the same price he'd originally offered in April. Musk has a unique tolerance for risk at his companies, but the surprise move still shocked the tech world, and it's not clear yet if it will successfully knock the trial off the docket. Media reporter Sara Fischer and business editor Dan Primack join the podcast for a conversation on this latest twist in the saga. Both Fischer and Primack spent months reporting on the reverberations of Musk's initial offer to buy Twitter both within Musk's inner circle and inside Twitter itself. Credits: This series was reported by the Axios newsroom including Erica Pandey, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Dan Primack, Miriam Kramer, Joann Muller, Javier E. David, Jonathan Swan, Sara Fischer, Ina Fried and Hope King. Fact-checking by Jacob Knutson. Erica Pandey hosts. Amy Pedulla is reporter-producer. Naomi Shavin is senior producer. Scott Rosenberg and Alison Snyder are the series editors. Sara Kehaulani Goo is the Editor-in-Chief and executive producer. Mixing and sound design by Ben O'Brien. Music supervision by Alex Sugiura. Theme music and original score by Michael Hanf. Special thanks to Axios co-founders Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz. Thanks to Zach Basu, Lucia Orejarena, Priyanka Vora, and Brian Westley.

How It Happened: Elon Musk vs. Twitter Part II: Empire of Risk explores how Musk's philosophy on risk brings people far beyond his consumers and employees into the experiments he runs. Axios reporters Joann Muller and Miriam Kramer draw on years of reporting on Tesla and SpaceX respectively to detail how risk fits into Musk's framework at these companies.  The episode also features interviews with people who have known Musk for years, who have watched him across his career. The episode explores how Musk's risk tolerance has allowed him to innovate in ways no one else has — and the costs that come with that.  Credits: This series was reported by the Axios newsroom including Erica Pandey, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Dan Primack, Miriam Kramer, Joann Muller, Javier E. David, Jonathan Swan, Sara Fischer, Ina Fried and Hope King. Fact-checking by Jacob Knutson. Erica Pandey hosts. Amy Pedulla is reporter-producer. Naomi Shavin is senior producer. Scott Rosenberg and Alison Snyder are the series editors. Sara Kehaulani Goo is the Editor-in-Chief and executive producer. Mixing and sound design by Ben O'Brien. Music supervision by Alex Sugiura. Theme music and original score by Michael Hanf. Special thanks to Axios co-founders Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz. Thanks to Zach Basu, Lucia Orejarena, Priyanka Vora, and Brian Westley.

How It Happened: Elon Musk vs. Twitter Part 1: Not A Chill Normal Dude tells the story of Musk's meteoric rise to become the world's richest man and a cross-industry mogul. Through interviews with people who were instrumental early in Musk's career, the episode chronicles how Musk moved from industry to industry. The episode also features Musk in his own words over the years, reflecting on his career and ambitions, and examines how he uses Twitter. The reporting for this episode was done by reporters across the Axios newsroom, including Dan Primack, Miriam Kramer, Joann Muller, Javier E. David, Jonathan Swan, Sara Fischer and Ina Fried. This episode contains explicit material that some listeners may find offensive. Credits: This series was reported by the Axios newsroom including Erica Pandey, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Dan Primack, Miriam Kramer, Joann Muller, Javier E. David, Jonathan Swan, Sara Fischer, Ina Fried and Hope King. Fact-checking by Jacob Knutson. Erica Pandey hosts. Amy Pedulla is reporter-producer. Naomi Shavin is senior producer. Scott Rosenberg and Alison Snyder are the series editors. Sara Kehaulani Goo is the Editor-in-Chief and executive producer. Mixing and sound design by Ben O'Brien. Music supervision by Alex Sugiura. Theme music and original score by Michael Hanf. Special thanks to Axios co-founders Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz. Thanks to Zach Basu, Lucia Orejarena, Priyanka Vora, and Brian Westley.